Sensei Lee Nelson 6th DAN

I have been involved in martial arts for most of my life & a Ju-Jitsu Instructor / assistant instructor for more than 25 years with the BJJA "British Ju-Jitsu Association", the WJJF "World Ju-Jitsu Federation", and now as a Director of the BJJKO (British Ju-Jitsu and Kobudo Organisation) and Senior Instructor at Sale Ju-Jitsu.

I started traing age 8, at Sale Judo Club under Akinori Hosaka, Kodokan 8th Dan,

before finding Ju-Jitsu in my early 20's, I trained through my Kyu grades under Sensei James Pape 10th DAN with the BJJA, then joined Winsford Ju-Jitsu Club at 1st DAN in 2001 & trained under the instruction of Shihan Andrew McConville 8th DAN, where I focused on moving up through my DAN grades.

In 2013 I open Sale Ju-Jitsu Academy, like all clubs starting out we began with a handful of students (one of the original lineup is still with me today, now teaching at the club). 12 years on our club has in excess of 150 students and still growing.

In 2014 I was promoted to World Ju-Jitsu Federation Technical Officer, which gave me the opportunity to sit on a grading panel for DAN grade assessments at an International level.

In 2015 I was offered a directorship with the WJJF and invited to join the World Ju-Jitsu Federation International Management Team which gave me the opportunity to be involved in international events and have a more hands on role in a large organisation.

In 2019 Myself and Shihan McConville, decided it was time to set up our own Organisation and Supporting Body to run our two ju-jitsu clubs independently.

After our unexpected success we decided to open the British Ju-Jitsu and Kobudo Organisation (BJJKO) to other independent Martial Arts clubs, clubs interested in joining the BJJKO can find more information by going to bjjko.co.uk.

                                                                                                                          I am passionate about Ju-Jitsu and our heritage, as the Senior Instructor of Sale  Ju-Jitsu I focus on maintaining the quality & high standards set out by our Organisation.

I have trained under some of the best instructors in the world and keeping a high standard of tuition is very important for the future of the club and its students.

I am determined to ensure that techniques taught within our club reflect the organisations highest expectations while aiming to shape & develop our student’s future Ju-Jitsu careers.

I aim to make each training session enjoyable and unique, and to add value to the student’s total experience.

As for my own future Ju-Jitsu career

As well as promoting and running the club and the BJJKO, I am currently training with Sensei McConville every week & working towards being assessed for my 7th DAN.

I believe that my continued focus on self-advancement to 7th DAN & Beyond is key in keeping our club current and maintaining future student advancement to DAN grade.

I also take advantage of the wealth of experience & Knowledge available with regard to Coaching Courses, Seminars and Master Classes within our organisation on a regular basis to ensure my students are offered the best possible tuition.